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Key Takeaways: Domestic raw mackerel, prized for its fat and firm texture, is 100 yen (110 yen incl. tax) from July 28 at 678 Hama Sushi stores. Toyama marinated firefly squid runs 160 yen (176 yen incl. tax), and Mediterranean bluefin tuna cheek 290 yen (319 yen incl. tax), while supplies last. Hama Sushi Launches “Umi-Neta Summer Festival Vol. 2” on July 28 Hama Sushi Co., Ltd. (President: Satoshi Minami; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), the conveyor-belt sushi chain operated under ZENSHO Holdings, will hold “Hama Sushi’s Umi-Neta Summer Festival Vol. 2” at stores nationwide starting Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The first round of the festival kicked off on Tuesday, July 14, headlined by “Sanriku-Grown Thick-Cut Coho Salmon” at 100 yen (110 yen incl. tax), and proved highly popular with diners. Vol. 2 builds on that success with seasonal summer toppings and a genuinely rare cut. The Headliner: Domestic Raw Mackerel […]

Key Takeaways: The Matsuya Foods store on AliExpress opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, serving customers in Japan only with no international shipping. Frozen gyumeshi toppings and original curry come in packs of 10, 20, or 30 servings. The annual sale runs August 14–16 as a prelude, then August 17–26 for the main discounts. Matsuya’s Signature Flavors Debut on AliExpress Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki), best known for its gyumeshi beef bowls, has announced that it will open an official store on the shopping platform AliExpress. The Matsuya Foods AliExpress Store opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. Note that the store serves customers in Japan only and does not offer international shipping. Matsuya Foods has been expanding its e-commerce business so that customers can easily enjoy restaurant-quality flavors at home, from its signature gyumeshi beef bowl toppings to

Key Takeaways: Eight next-generation artists premiere coffee-inspired original songs across two stages at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo on Friday, August 28, 2026. A one-day pass costs ¥12,500 including drink, food and merchandise tickets, or ¥4,500 for two-hour entry. The Roastery closes to the general public that day, admitting festival ticket holders only. Starbucks Coffee Japan is teaming up with Spotify, one of the world’s largest audio streaming services, to host ‘Brew to the Beat Fest’ on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo (2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo). At this immersive event blending coffee and music, eight next-generation artists will premiere brand-new original songs inspired by coffee. Event Overview Event name: Brew to the Beat Fest Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 Venue: Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo (2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo) Organizers: Starbucks Coffee Japan / Spotify Program: Live performances by eight artists, Roastery coffee workshops, beverages and

Key Takeaways: The Domino Shake Tropical Mango arrives Monday, July 27, 2026 at ¥650 including tax, the same price for delivery and takeout, in limited quantities while supplies last. Each cup is handmade to order with Thai Kaew mango dice, 100% Hokkaido raw milk, and 9% milk fat ice cream, with no ice at all. Some stores may not carry it. Domino’s Pizza Japan, the country’s No. 1 pizza delivery chain, will release the Domino Shake Tropical Mango in limited quantities starting Monday, July 27, 2026. This summer-only drink was developed as the perfect companion to the Summer Rich Curry Quattro pizza, which has been on sale since June 29. What Is the Domino Shake Tropical Mango? The Domino Shake is a popular side menu item, handmade one cup at a time at each store after the order comes in. Every flavor is made with rich ice cream and Hokkaido

Key Takeaways: From July 29 to August 25, 2026, any S, M, or L drink at KFC Japan costs ¥100 with no purchase limit — an L-size normally ¥340 saves you ¥240 each time. Ten drinks qualify, including Lemonade, Pepsi Cola, and the Freshly Ground Rich Coffee. Drink-only visits are fine at stores nationwide. Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan will run its “All Drink Sizes for ¥100” campaign at KFC stores nationwide from Wednesday, July 29 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026. With extremely hot days on the rise in Japan, KFC wants to help customers cool off: during the campaign, single-order drinks in all sizes (S, M, and L) are just ¥100 each, as many times as you like. Campaign Overview Name: “All Drink Sizes for ¥100” Campaign Period: July 29 – August 25, 2026 Details: Any single-order drink in S/M/L size, or the Freshly Ground Rich Coffee, for ¥100 (tax

Key Takeaways: Yoshinoya’s GodKatsu began serving its Tokusen Loin Katsu Set Meal at 1,496 yen including tax, alongside a takeout bento at 1,468 yen, from 11:00 a.m. on July 23, 2026 at the Kanjo 7th Ring Road Toyotama-Minami main store. Both use brand pork “Higashi no Takumi SPF,” and the set meal includes free rice and cabbage refills. The run is limited. GodKatsu, the tonkatsu specialty restaurant operated by Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. under Yoshinoya Holdings, launched its limited-time Tokusen (Premium) Loin Katsu Set Meal and Tokusen Loin Katsu Bento featuring the brand pork “Higashi no Takumi SPF” at its Kanjo 7th Ring Road Toyotama-Minami main store from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This special menu pairs finely textured pork with elegantly sweet fat and GodKatsu’s signature crispy breading, available only for a limited period. Launch Overview Launch date and time: From 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026

Key Takeaways: Sukiya’s new Hiyashijiru chilled soup blends dashi, two kinds of miso and white sesame over momen tofu and okra, served from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at about 1,996 stores nationwide. A la carte it is 240 yen tax included, and the gyudon set with pickles is 760 yen — 60 yen less than ordering separately. Sukiya, the gyudon (beef bowl) chain operated by Sukiya Co., Ltd. (part of Zensho Holdings, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), will launch a new summer item, “Hiyashijiru” chilled soup, from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. It is a light, refreshing cold soup made for Japan’s lingering summer heat. What Is Hiyashijiru? Sukiya’s Hiyashijiru features a chilled broth blending dashi stock, two kinds of miso, and white sesame, topped with generous cuts of firm momen tofu and okra. The savory dashi and rich sesame aroma come through in every sip,

Key Takeaways: Gusto runs its Minions & Monsters collaboration at all locations nationwide from July 30 through September 9, 2026, with four themed dishes including the Minion Star Mini Cheese-IN Hamburg Steak at ¥1,429 incl. tax. Eligible orders come with one limited-quantity original goodie per person, and a second wave of goods arrives August 20. Collab menu items are served from 10:30 a.m. Gusto, the family restaurant chain operated by the Skylark Group, is launching a collaboration campaign with the movie Minions & Monsters, which opens nationwide in Japan on August 7, 2026. The campaign runs from Thursday, July 30, 2026 at all Gusto locations across Japan, featuring themed menu items that look like they jumped straight out of the film, plus limited-quantity original goods available only at Gusto — fun for kids and adults alike. Campaign Overview Participating stores: All Gusto locations Period: July 30 (Thu) – September 9

Key Takeaways: Six Oni Oroshi Bukkake bowls arrive at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026, running through early September. Pork versions start at 840 yen for a small, and the pork-free ones at 640 yen (tax included), with yuzu, shibazuke or wasabi on coarsely grated daikon. Takeout adds 50 yen per bowl. Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the Sanuki udon chain under Yoshinoya Holdings, will release its refreshing summer lineup, the Oni Oroshi Bukkake series, in six varieties at Hanamaru Udon locations nationwide in Japan (excluding some stores) for a limited time starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. Crunchy Grated Daikon Meets Savory Pork Each bowl combines coarsely grated daikon radish, known as oni oroshi, which keeps its crunchy bite and fresh flavor, with generous portions of sweet, savory pork, a finishing touch of ponzu sauce, and firm, chewy Sanuki udon noodles. Despite the hearty portions, three distinctive condiments, yuzu

Key Takeaways: COCO’S runs its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair from July 31 through late August at roughly 504 stores nationwide, excluding airport locations. Four versions of the 100% beef hamburg steak are on the menu, from garlic or green onion with salted lemon at 1,309 yen with tax to a cut steak pairing at 2,079 yen. Takeout is not available. COCO’S Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoya Ichiki), part of the Zensho Holdings group, will kick off its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair at COCO’S family restaurants nationwide starting Friday, July 31, 2026. About the Fair The Beef Hamburg Steak is a signature COCO’S dish made with 100% beef, prized for its rich, meaty flavor and coarsely ground texture. Timed for the season when the summer heat makes you crave a hearty meat fix, the fair pairs the classic hamburg steak with appetite-stirring garlic, refreshing green